Class 66 full power and sanding, on-board.
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Filmed on-board a class 66 at Cwmbargoed as it gets its 2,200 ton coal train moving, the loco was at full power and sand, the shaking of the footage is the 66 bouncing as it slips and not dodgy camera work!
If ever there was a job for a Tug 😉 great video thanks for sharing
Wow! Interesting video from an unusual perspective.
Thanks
I'd have to give that interior a wipe over if i drove that loco!
What! and ruin the 'shed' effect?
Yes, couldn’t be doing with that. Perhaps some furry dice too?
its a fucking coal train lol
@@dubbeh The coal is supposed to be in the wagons.
I thought that 66's had advanced eletro - mechanical systems to prevent wheel slip - that's why they are kind to their wheels and the track (low maintenance)
Maybe the driver had his 'traction control' turned off ?
Perhaps he was practicing his throttle control and that's why he stopped again so quickly.
The wheel slip control system isn't perfect and isn't proactive in preventing slips. IDAC (that's what we use in the US) only sands for minor and moderate slips and won't flash the wheel slip warning light or reduce power for those.
Feel it jiggle!
Clueless comments on here from the armchair brigade! Ffs, you'll never experience being a driver and that shows. This would have killed a 56. The 66s aren't my favourite traction but they do a fantastic job.
56s were tested on 2000 tonne trains when they were new in romania,so it would not have killed a 56.
@@MyMustang72 You said it. ..new! Not now. I've driven both. In 20 or 25 years I'd say the 66's wouldn't be able to cope either,but we'll have newer traction again by then. I'll have retired then, thankfully. JG.
Running through the yard points, no problem.
No i rozjazd rozpruty!
points not set for the down trip
put on a little independent next time, tends to minimize wheelslip
needs a 56
All that trouble to get it moving then he stops again... And was the first point he passed a trap point or something?
AAAyyyGGG it looks like the points are switched the wrong way. What would happen if the train proceeded?
@@steveallen1340 Was thinking the same
They're just manually operated yard points. If they're set against the train or locomotive, the train will throw the switch as it passes over. It usually goes with a 'snap' as the blades move across. They will usually then be locked in the opposite direction, hence the 'snap' sound. Used to see it all the time back in the 70s and 80s at the coal yard by my local station.
I think you can hear the snap in this video above the noise of the engine, just before the driver moves the controls.
It was necessary to besiege the composition
Say what ? !!!!!!
@@NoPooftersHereUK1234 To besiege the train is to go back (to the train) in order to compress the coupling mechanism of the cars for a uniform (gradual) load on the locomotive and a favorable start.
What number was that ?
Keynsham-Trains 506 mate
Anyone notice the switch against them.
Probably just a spring switch
Can run through trailing handpoints with no issue 👍🏻
Trailing point, it will flip over.
You went over the points that werent set for you?! That is screaming deraiment
Err no! trailing hand points, only if train slipped backwards
Can run through trailing handpoints no issue.
They're sprung so the wheels open the blades from behind and they close again after the wheels pass through.
You are not allowed to have photo equipment or phones on whilst in the cab of a locomotive. Putting the video on here also breaks the Media policy of Freightliner. Will get the Driver into Trouble
Yawn :O
FLHH SPY absolute nob you are
Yep I agree what a total dick :D
Someone's trying to get promoted I think...
Dear Freightliner,
Please be aware that many people are grateful for the person who took this video and shared it with like-minded fans. We, the rail fan community, wish there were more videos similar to this on UA-cam.
Signed,
Them and me.
Freightliner could themselves, post educational videos such as this one, as it shows the great skill required to get 2000 tons on the move in a variety of track conditions, such as rain, snow and the good weather that we have here.